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 * Grade 6 Social Studies Class: Historical Figure Pageant with Added Technology**

I. Figurative Language Piece: //Individual must choose a technological tool to create an interactive presentation// that represents their historical figure’s role in our society II. Artistic Piece: //Presentation must include pictures, videos, or sound// that represents the man or woman’s accomplishments and/or personality. III. Geographical Piece: //Each student must create a state/country map of the historical figure’s state or country of origin to include in their tech presentation// IV. Biographical Piece: //Student must research credible sources on the internet and include important biographical information in their presentation complete with a reference page//
 * Written/Technology Portion:**

The pageant is held in the school’s auditorium with 15-20 men or women being represented //working individually or with up to 3 other students.// We have a Master of Ceremonies to introduce each historical figure and a panel of judges to judge the performances. As the figures are called up on stage (in the birth order of the men or women being portrayed), a pre-recorded song, chosen by the group, is played to represent the historical figure they are portraying. For instance, “Born to Run” by Bruce Springsteen could be chosen for Florence Griffith Joyner or “I’ve Been Working on the Railroad” for Harriet Tubman. As the group comes on stage, //they first present their historical figure presentation to the class using one of the technology tools introduced in class//. //Following all of the presentations the top 5 candidates are chosen by the judges to participate in the interview portion. The interview portion requires students to answer questions as if they were that character. The students may refer to their presentation for evidence or have additional digital research prepared to help them during the interview portion.// At the end of the pageant, the top 3 historical figures are given medals. Each student is required to create a wiki page and share their presentation on the class wiki for other students to refer to before the quiz.
 * Performance Portion:**

The next day a quiz is given over all of the figures portrayed in the pageant, and the kids have usually learned a lot about men and women in different roles in history. They will be graded on their web tool presentation after it has been uploaded to the wiki and their participation in the pageant.
 * Assessment:**


 * NETS Standards addressed in this lesson for Teachers**

1. //Facilitate and Inspire Student Learning and Creativity// Teachers use their knowledge of subject matter, teaching and learning, and technology to facilitate experiences that advance student learning, creativity, and innovation in both face-to-face and virtual environments. a. Promote, support, and model creative and innovative thinking and inventiveness c. Promote student reflection using collaborative tools to reveal and clarify students’ conceptual understanding and thinking, planning, and creative processes

2. //Design and Develop Digital Age Learning Experiences and Assessments// Teachers design, develop, and evaluate authentic learning experiences and assessment incorporating contemporary tools and resources to maximize content learning in context and to develop the knowledge, skills, and attitudes identified in the NETS·S. a. Design or adapt relevant learning experiences that incorporate digital tools and resources to promote student learning and creativity c. Customize and personalize learning activities to address students’ diverse learning styles, working strategies, and abilities using digital tools and resources

3. //Model Digital Age Work and Learning// Teachers exhibit knowledge, skills, and work processes representative of an innovative professional in a global and digital society. a. Demonstrate fluency in technology systems and the transfer of current knowledge to new technologies and situations b. Collaborate with students, peers, parents, and community members using digital tools and resources to support student success and innovation c. Communicate relevant information and ideas effectively to students, parents, and peers using a variety of digital age media and formats d. Model and facilitate effective use of current and emerging digital tools to locate, analyze, evaluate, and use information resources to support research and learning


 * NETS Standards addressed in this lesson for Students:**

1. //Creativity and Innovation// Students demonstrate creative thinking, construct knowledge, and develop innovative products and processes using technology. <span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; font-size: 13px;">a. Apply existing knowledge to generate new ideas, products, or processes <span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; font-size: 13px;">b. Create original works as a means of personal or group expression

<span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; font-size: 13px;">3. //Research and Information Fluency// <span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; font-size: 13px;">Students apply digital tools to gather, evaluate, and use information. <span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; font-size: 13px;">a. Plan strategies to guide inquiry <span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; font-size: 13px;">b. Locate, organize, analyze, evaluate, synthesize, and ethically use information from a variety of sources and media <span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; font-size: 13px;">c. Evaluate and select information sources and digital tools based on the appropriateness to specific tasks <span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; font-size: 13px;">d. Process data and report results

<span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; font-size: 13px;">6. //Technology Operations and Concepts// <span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; font-size: 13px;">Students demonstrate a sound understanding of technology concepts, systems, and operations. <span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; font-size: 13px;">a. Understand and use technology systems <span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; font-size: 13px;">b. Select and use applications effectively and productively <span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; font-size: 13px;">d. Transfer current knowledge to learning of new technologies